As a soldier in the Army you probably already know that there are over 150 ways to be a soldier! From working with computers to assisting physicians to fixing helicopters, there is an Army job right for you. Enlisted Careers Officer Careers The Army not only provides you with the experience that will give you an edge over those in the civilian world but it gives you … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2010
Air Force Reserve – Drill Pay FY2010
Drill Pay (Pay rates effective January 1, 2010) The chart below shows monthly Air Force Reserve Drill Pay, assuming one weekend drill per month. Each monthly payment rate reflects a typical weekend drill routine, which is counted as 4 drill periods for pay purposes. Air Force Reservist Pay - Enlisted Members January 1, 2010 Air Force Reserve- Drill Pay Less than 12 … [Read more...]
Deployment Gear List
Featured Deployment Gear Pocket Idiot's Guide to Surviving Iraq by James Janega BOOK DESCRIPTION: Iraq is one of the most dangerous places in the world - yet journalists, private contractors, and soldiers still must travel there. This book has everything visitors need to know to get by, including all aspects of security, picking a translator, traffic, bribery, eating, the … [Read more...]
Army Lowers Age Limit for Enlisting
March 21, 2011 - If you are wanting to enlist in the U.S. Army, you might have to wait. The age limit for people who want to join the Army or Army National Guard will be changed from 42-years old to 35-years old, beginning April 1. Not only are they lowering the age, but they are also potentially closing off a lot of career fields. This change is due to the number of … [Read more...]
Christmas Care Packages
By Stacey Abler - When your soldier is overseas during Christmas, it can make the holidays difficult. My soldier referred to his Christmas deployment as the absolute worst and it took him quite some time to get into the Christmas spirit again once he returned home. But you can make the holiday a little brighter for him, even if he is overseas. There's no reason for him to … [Read more...]